City of Peoria, IL

10/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/03/2025 14:55

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm

(PEORIA, IL) On Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 6:05 a.m., Peoria Police officers were dispatched to a local hospital regarding a male who had been dropped off by private vehicle with gunshot wounds.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with a 34-year-old male who had sustained two gunshot wounds to his leg. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

At this time, investigators are working to determine the exact location of the shooting. Officers conducted a search in the area of a related ShotSpotter alert; however, no suspect was located.

This incident remains under active investigation. Anyone with information about this case or any violent crime is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.

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